Doug Bopst is a personal trainer and author of Faith Family Fitness and From Felony to Fitness to Free. He is a former felon and drug addict who chose to use his time locked up to beat his demons and reinvent himself, and now he's on a mission to help others integrate the lessons he's learned. His latest book is The Heart of Recovery: Real People. Real Lives. Real Success Stories.
What you'll learn from this episode:
Self-awareness is key—recognizing you have a problem is a good first step, but you also need to understand what your triggers are and what you need on a daily basis to keep you in line.
Moving your body is crucial—people who are thriving in recovery tend to have a fitness practice. It may be team sports, yoga, pilates, or even hiking.
How spirituality can mean different things to different people, but can be an incredibly helpful tool in healing.
The importance of living in the moment—it’s extremely daunting to look at how far you have to go on your journey to recovery or fitness. Focus on the now, and celebrate each small win!
How habit stacking, even with very small initial changes, can add up to big life changes over time.
And so much more!
Resources from this episode:
Doug Bopst - Adversity Advantage Podcast | YouTube
6 Benefits of Exercise in Addiction Recovery | The Recovery Village Drug & Alcohol Rehab
Reticular Formation | Wikipedia
What Is Habit Stacking? How to Train Your Brain with Routine | Esquire
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